Quick change battery clamp

ABSTRACT

A quick change battery clamp includes a first clamp body, a second clamp body, and a handle assembly. The second clamp body is coupled to the first clamp body. The handle assembly is selectively disposed through each of the first clamp body and the second clamp body. Each of the first clamp body and the second clamp body define an aperture having a substantially polygonal cross-section configured to receive a battery post. Each of the first clamp body and the second clamp body have an internal wall with a plurality of ridges configured to selectively abut the battery post. The first clamp body and the second clamp body are hingedly connected.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. application Ser. No.17/162,141, filed on Jan. 29, 2021, which in turn claims the benefit ofU.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/968,331, filed on Jan. 31,2020. The entire disclosure of the above application is incorporatedherein by reference.

FIELD

The disclosure relates generally to battery clamps, and morespecifically, to an improved battery terminal clamp that is easilyinstalled or removed.

INTRODUCTION

This section provides background information related to the presentdisclosure which is not necessarily prior art.

Most automobiles, motorized vehicles, tractors, and inboard boats arestarted via battery power. The standardized modern battery is the12-volt battery having metal posts for the opposing polarities of thebattery to which connector cables are attached. The standard batterycable connector is a yoke-type structure. The battery cable is connectedto one end of the connector and the yoke portion of the connector isfitted over the battery post and clamped down onto the battery post bytightening a nut onto a bolt passing through the two ends of the yoke.Many standard 12-volt batteries will last for several years, especiallywhen used sparingly, as in some recreational boats. During the course ofthe life of a battery, corrosion buildup may occur and may cause thebattery clamp to attach by corrosion to the battery post. Corrosion alsotends to build up between the bolt and the nut threaded on the bolt thatare used to tighten the yoke about the battery post. Corrosion mayimpair the proper transmission of battery power from the battery postthrough the battery cable clamp to the battery cable thereby diminishingthe electrical power available.

To remedy the diminished transmission of power, the battery cable clamphas to be removed, corrosion brushed away, and the clamp reamed out sothat a solid connection between the clamp and the post can bere-established. This process generally requires loosening of the nut onthe bolt clamping the yoke about the post and “breaking” the corrosiveseal between the clamp and the post to remove the clamp.

In addition, if the battery is spent, the old battery must be removedand replaced with a new one. In these circumstances, once again, thebattery cable clamp must be loosened, and the seal of the corrosionbroken to remove the clamp from the post. Because of the corrosionbetween the bolt and the nut and clamping the yoke to the battery post,either the process of cleaning the battery post and battery cable clampor replacing the battery can be time consuming and difficult.

There is a continuing need for a battery clamp that is both easilydisposed on a battery and easily removed from the battery. Desirably,the battery clamp is ambidextrous, such that, the user may utilize thebattery clamp on either the positive pole or the negative pole of thebattery.

SUMMARY

In concordance with the instant disclosure, a battery clamp that is botheasily disposed on a battery, easily removed from the battery, and isambidextrously disposable on either a positive pole or a negative poleof the battery has surprisingly been discovered.

A quick change battery clamp that is configured to be reversibly coupledto a battery post is provided which includes a first clamp body, asecond clamp body, and a handle assembly. The second clamp body may becoupled to the first clamp body. The handle assembly may be selectivelydisposed through each of the first clamp body and the second clamp body.Each of the first clamp body and the second clamp body may define anaperture having a substantially polygonal cross-section configured toreceive the battery post.

Ways of using the quick change battery clamp are also provided. Thesemay include a method that includes a step of providing a quick changebattery clamp having a first clamp body, a second clamp body, and ahandle assembly. The second clamp body may be coupled to the first clampbody. The handle assembly may be selectively disposed through each ofthe first clamp body and the second clamp body. Each of the first clampbody and the second clamp body may define at least one of asubstantially square, rectangular, and diamond shaped apertureconfigured to receive the battery post. The method may have another stepof coupling or decoupling the quick change battery clamp with respect tothe battery post.

In an exemplary embodiment, each of the first clamp body and the secondclamp body may have a top surface, a bottom surface, a side wall, and aninterior wall. The first clamp body and the second clamp body may behingedly connected such that the second clamp body may be moved about apin between an open position and a closed position.

The interior wall of each of the first clamp body and second clamp bodymay have a plurality of ridges. Each of the ridges may be substantiallyparallel to the top surfaces and the bottom surfaces of each of thefirst clamp body and the second clamp body. Advantageously, theplurality of ridges may militate against the battery clamp fromundesirably moving during operation and, therefore, may improve a gripstrength of the battery clamp on the battery.

The substantially polygonal cross-section shaped battery post aperture,as defined by the interior wall of each of the first clamp body and thesecond clamp body, may be further described as a substantially square ordiamond shape. The square shape of the battery post aperture incombination with the plurality of ridges may improve the grip strengthof the battery clamp. Further, the square battery post aperture mayreduce an overall mechanical stress of battery clamp. In other words,the square shape, in combination with the hinge, allow the battery clampto close while militating against damage to the first clamp body and thesecond clamp body, where secured to a battery. Advantageously, thesquare or diamond shape of the battery post aperture may improve theperformance and durability of the battery clamp.

Further areas of applicability will become apparent from the descriptionprovided herein. It should be understood that the description andspecific examples are intended for purposes of illustration only and arenot intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

DRAWINGS

The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only ofselected embodiments and not all possible implementations, and are notintended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a quick change battery clampconfigured to be reversibly coupled to a battery post, according to oneembodiment of the present technology;

FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the quick change battery clamp, as shown inFIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of the quick change battery clamp, as shownin FIGS. 1-2, depicted in a closed position, according to one embodimentof the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a bottom plan view of the quick change battery clamp, as shownin FIGS. 1-3, depicted in an open position, according to one embodimentof the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 a bottom plan view of the quick change battery clamp, depictingthe hinge connection between the first clamp body and the second clampbody, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 is a left-side elevational view of the quick change batteryclamp, as shown in FIGS. 1-4;

FIG. 7 is a right-side elevational view of the quick change batteryclamp, as shown in FIGS. 1-4 and 6;

FIG. 8 is a front elevational view of the quick change battery clamp, asshown in FIGS. 1-4 and 6-7;

FIG. 9 is a rear elevational view of the quick change battery clamp, asshown in FIGS. 1-4 and 6-8;

FIG. 10 is a top perspective view of the quick change battery clamp, asshown in FIGS. 1-4 and 6-9, depicted with a wire disposed in the quickchange battery clamp, according to one embodiment of the presentdisclosure;

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectioned front elevational view taken at A-A takenin FIG. 10, depicted with each of a first clamp body and a second clampbody having tapered internal walls, according to one embodiment of thepresent disclosure;

FIG. 12 is an alternative cross-sectioned front elevational view takenat A-A taken in FIG. 10, depicted with each of the first clamp body andthe second clamp body having two tapered internal walls meeting at anapex, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a method for using the quick change batteryclamp, shown in FIGS. 1-12, according to one embodiment of the presentdisclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The following description of technology is merely exemplary in nature ofthe subject matter, manufacture and use of one or more inventions, andis not intended to limit the scope, application, or uses of any specificinvention claimed in this application or in such other applications asmay be filed claiming priority to this application, or patents issuingtherefrom. Regarding methods disclosed, the order of the steps presentedis exemplary in nature, and thus, the order of the steps can bedifferent in various embodiments, including where certain steps can besimultaneously performed. “A” and “an” as used herein indicate “at leastone” of the item is present; a plurality of such items may be present,when possible. Except where otherwise expressly indicated, all numericalquantities in this description are to be understood as modified by theword “about” and all geometric and spatial descriptors are to beunderstood as modified by the word “substantially” in describing thebroadest scope of the technology. “About” when applied to numericalvalues indicates that the calculation or the measurement allows someslight imprecision in the value (with some approach to exactness in thevalue; approximately or reasonably close to the value; nearly). If, forsome reason, the imprecision provided by “about” and/or “substantially”is not otherwise understood in the art with this ordinary meaning, then“about” and/or “substantially” as used herein indicates at leastvariations that may arise from ordinary methods of measuring or usingsuch parameters.

Although the open-ended term “comprising,” as a synonym ofnon-restrictive terms such as including, containing, or having, is usedherein to describe and claim embodiments of the present technology,embodiments may alternatively be described using more limiting termssuch as “consisting of” or “consisting essentially of.” Thus, for anygiven embodiment reciting materials, components, or process steps, thepresent technology also specifically includes embodiments consisting of,or consisting essentially of, such materials, components, or processsteps excluding additional materials, components or processes (forconsisting of) and excluding additional materials, components orprocesses affecting the significant properties of the embodiment (forconsisting essentially of), even though such additional materials,components or processes are not explicitly recited in this application.For example, recitation of a composition or process reciting elements A,B and C specifically envisions embodiments consisting of, and consistingessentially of, A, B and C, excluding an element D that may be recitedin the art, even though element D is not explicitly described as beingexcluded herein.

As referred to herein, disclosures of ranges are, unless specifiedotherwise, inclusive of endpoints and include all distinct values andfurther divided ranges within the entire range. Thus, for example, arange of “from A to B” or “from about A to about B” is inclusive of Aand of B. Disclosure of values and ranges of values for specificparameters (such as amounts, weight percentages, etc.) are not exclusiveof other values and ranges of values useful herein. It is envisionedthat two or more specific exemplified values for a given parameter maydefine endpoints for a range of values that may be claimed for theparameter. For example, if Parameter X is exemplified herein to havevalue A and also exemplified to have value Z, it is envisioned thatParameter X may have a range of values from about A to about Z.Similarly, it is envisioned that disclosure of two or more ranges ofvalues for a parameter (whether such ranges are nested, overlapping, ordistinct) subsume all possible combination of ranges for the value thatmight be claimed using endpoints of the disclosed ranges. For example,if Parameter X is exemplified herein to have values in the range of1-10, or 2-9, or 3-8, it is also envisioned that Parameter X may haveother ranges of values including 1-9,1-8, 1-3, 1-2, 2-10, 2-8, 2-3,3-10, 3-9, and so on.

When an element or layer is referred to as being “on,” “engaged to,”“connected to,” or “coupled to” another element or layer, it may bedirectly on, engaged, connected, or coupled to the other element orlayer, or intervening elements or layers may be present. In contrast,when an element is referred to as being “directly on,” “directly engagedto,” “directly connected to” or “directly coupled to” another element orlayer, there may be no intervening elements or layers present. Otherwords used to describe the relationship between elements should beinterpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directlybetween,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.). As used herein,the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more ofthe associated listed items.

Although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein todescribe various elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections,these elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should notbe limited by these terms. These terms may be only used to distinguishone element, component, region, layer or section from another region,layer, or section. Terms such as “first,” “second,” and other numericalterms when used herein do not imply a sequence or order unless clearlyindicated by the context. Thus, a first element, component, region,layer, or section discussed below could be termed a second element,component, region, layer, or section without departing from theteachings of the example embodiments.

Spatially relative terms, such as “inner,” “outer,” “beneath,” “below,”“lower,” “above,” “upper,” and the like, may be used herein for ease ofdescription to describe one element or feature's relationship to anotherelement(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. Spatiallyrelative terms may be intended to encompass different orientations ofthe device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depictedin the figures. For example, if the device in the FIGS. is turned over,elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or featureswould then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, theexample term “below” can encompass both an orientation of above andbelow. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or atother orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used hereininterpreted accordingly.

As shown in FIGS. 1-10, a quick change battery clamp 100 that isconfigured to be reversibly coupled to a battery post 102 is providedwhich includes a first clamp body 104, a second clamp body 106, and ahandle assembly 108. The second clamp body 106 may be coupled to thefirst clamp body 104. The handle assembly 108 may be selectivelydisposed through each of the first clamp body 104 and the second clampbody 106. Each of the first clamp body 104 and the second clamp body 106may define an aperture 110 having a substantially polygonalcross-section configured to receive the battery post 102.

In one example, as shown in FIGS. 2-3, 7, and 11-12, each of the firstclamp body 104 and the second clamp body 106 may have a top surface 112,a bottom surface 114, a side wall 116, and an interior wall 118, 120. Ina specific example, one of the interior walls 118, 120 may include aplurality ridges 122. In a more specific example, the first clamp bodyinterior wall 118 and the second clamp body interior wall 120 may eachhave the plurality of ridges 122. Each of the plurality of ridges 122may be disposed substantially parallel with each of the top surfaces 112and the bottom surfaces 114 of the first clamp body 104 and the secondclamp body 106. Advantageously, the plurality of ridges 122 may militateagainst the quick change battery clamp 100 from undesirably movingduring operation and, therefore, may improve a grip strength of thequick change battery clamp 100 on the battery post 102.

In a particular example, one of the interior walls 118, 120 may betapered. In a more particular example, as shown in FIGS. 11-12, each ofthe interior walls 118, 120 of the first clamp body 104 and the secondclamp body 106 may be outwardly tapered. The tapered section of thesecond clamp body 106 is indicated by α1 in FIG. 11. Likewise, thetapered section of the first clamp body 104 is indicated by α2 in FIG.11. In a particular example, as shown in FIG. 12, the first taperedportion 124 and the second tapered portion 126 of the first clamp body104 meet at a first apex 128 and the first tapered portion 130 and thesecond tapered portion 132 of the second clamp body 106 meet at a secondapex 134. In a more particular example, the first apex 128 and thesecond apex 134 may be positioned across from each other. The first apex128 and the second apex 134 may be further positioned across from eachother at intermediate positions on the interior walls 118, 120 from eachof the top surfaces 112 and the bottom surfaces 114 of the first clampbody 104 and the second clamp body 106. Alternatively, the first apex128 and second apex 134 may be positioned across from each other atmidpoints on the interior walls 118, 120 with respect to each of the topsurfaces 112 and the bottom surfaces 114 of the first clamp body 104 andthe second clamp body 106. The angle of the first tapered portion 130 ofthe second clamp body 106 may be indicated by α1 in FIG. 12. The angleof the first tapered portion 124 of the first clamp body 104 may beindicated by α2 in FIG. 12. The angle of the second tapered portion 132of the second clamp body 106 may be indicated by α3 in FIG. 12. Theangle of the second tapered portion 126 of the first clamp body 104 maybe indicated by α4 in FIG. 12. Each of the angles α1, α2, α3, α4 may bedifferent. In a most particular example, each of the first taperedportions 124, 130 and the second tapered portions 126, 132 are outwardlytapered at an angle of about 3.2 degrees. In operation, each of thefirst apex 128 and the second apex 134 may be in contact with thebattery post 102. A skilled artisan may select other suitable angles forthe first tapered portions 124, 130 and the second tapered portions 126,132.

As shown in FIGS. 2-4, each of the first clamp body 104 and the secondclamp body 106 may have a connection portion 136, 138, the first clampbody connection portion 136 and the second clamp body connection portion138 may be disposed adjacently when the quick change battery clamp 100is in a closed position 140. The first clamp body 104 may have a fixedconnection to the handle assembly 108. Non-limiting examples of thefixed connection may include coupling by gluing, welding, using rivets,and using bolts. In a specific example, the first clamp body connectionportion 136 may have a threaded aperture 142 and the second clamp bodyconnection portion 138 may have a non-threaded aperture 144. The handleassembly 108 may be configured to be selectively disposed through eachof the threaded aperture 142 and the non-threaded aperture 144. In amore specific example, the handle assembly 108 may be further describedas a cam lever. The handle assembly 108 may include a threaded rod 146and a handle 148. The threaded rod 146 may inserted through thenon-threaded aperture 144 and further rotated into the threaded aperture142. The handle assembly 108 may be configured to rotate the threadedrod 146 into the threaded aperture 142 as a coarse adjustment forengaging the handle assembly. The handle 148 may be rotatably coupled tothe threaded rod 146. In an even more specific example, the handle 148may be coupled to the threaded rod 146 by a cross pin 150. The handle148 may be engaged 0038 the second clamp body connection portion 138.Alternatively, the handle may be engaged against a spacer 149. Asnon-limiting examples, the spacer 149 may be flat (not shown) orscalloped to accept the handle 148, as shown in FIGS. 2-4. In anotherspecific example, the distance between a center of the cross pin 150 andthe spacer 149 may be greater when the handle in engaged in the closedposition, as shown in FIG. 3. The change in distance between the centerof the cross pin 150 and the spacer 149 may be configured to provide afine adjustment for engaging the handle assembly. It should beappreciated that each of the first clamp body connection portion 136 andthe second clamp body connection portion 138 may be disposed adjacent toone another when the quick change battery clamp 100 is in the closedposition 140, as shown in FIG. 3, further indicated by a first distanceD1. Conversely, each of the first clamp body connection portion 136 andthe second clamp body connection portion 138 may be disposed fartherapart from one another when the quick change battery clamp 100 is in anopen position 152, indicated by a second distance D2, as shown in FIG.4.

In operation, the threaded rod 146 may be first disposed through thenon-threaded aperture 144 and then threaded aperture 142. As thethreaded rod 146 is disposed through the threaded aperture 142, thehandle 148 may abut one of the second clamp body 106 or the spacer 149.The handle 148 may then be rotated and tightened, as indicated by an arcA in FIG. 4, from the open position shown in FIG. 4 to the closedposition shown in FIG. 3. The tightening of the handle 148 may beconfigured to pull the first clamp body connection portion 136 towardthe second clamp body connection portion 138, thereby disposing thequick change battery in the closed position 140.

In a specific example, the quick change battery clamp 100 may beambidextrously disposable on either a positive pole battery post 102 ora negative pole battery post 102. Advantageously, the ambidextrouscapability may enhance the cost and time efficiency of using the quickchange battery clamp 100. Each of the first clamp body 104 and thesecond clamp body 106 may be constructed from electrically conductive,rust resistant, and corrosion resistant materials. In a more specific,non-limiting example, each of the first clamp body 104 and the secondclamp body 106 may be constructed from stainless steel. Desirably, theelectrically conductive, rust resistant, and corrosion resistantmaterials used to construct the quick change battery clamp 100 mayenhance durability and performance. One skilled in the art may selectother suitable materials to construct the quick change battery clamp100, within the scope of the present disclosure.

In a particular example, the substantially polygonal cross-sectionshaped battery post aperture 110, as defined by the interior walls 118,120 of each of the first clamp body 104 and the second clamp body 106,may be further described as a substantially quadrilateral cross-section.In a more particular example, the substantially quadrilateralcross-section may be even further described as having a substantiallysquare or diamond shape. The quadrilateral shape of the battery postaperture 110 in combination with the plurality of ridges 122 may improvethe grip strength of the quick change battery clamp 100. Further, thequadrilateral battery post aperture 110 may reduce an overall mechanicalstress of the quick change battery clamp 100. Advantageously, thequadrilateral shape of the battery post aperture 110 may improve theperformance and durability of the quick change battery clamp 100.

As shown in FIGS. 3, 5, and 10, the first clamp body 104 and the secondclamp body 106 may be hingedly connected such that the second clamp body106 may be moved about a pin 156 between the open position 152 and theclosed position 140. In a specific example, the pin 156 may be disposedthrough each of the first clamp body 104 and the second clamp body 106,wherein the second clamp body 106 is configured to selectively rotateabout the pin 156 relative to the first clamp body 104, as indicated byD3 in FIG. 5. Advantageously, the quadrilateral shape, in combinationwith the hinge connection, allows the quick change battery clamp 100 toclose while militating against damage to the first clamp body 104 andthe second clamp body 106, when secured to the battery post 102.

In a particular example, the first clamp body 104 may have a wireconnecting structure 158. The wire connecting structure 158 may be aplate with a raised area disposed on either the top surface 112 or thebottom surface 114 of the first clamp body 104. The wire connectingstructure 158 may include a channel 160 configured to receive a wire162. The wire connecting structure 158 may further include a way ofconnecting the wire connecting structure 158 to the first clamp body104. As a non-limiting example, the wire connecting structure 158 may beconnected to the first clamp body by a fastener 164, as shown in FIG.10. The fastener 164 may be inserted from either the top surface 112 orthe bottom surface 114 of the first clamp body 104. In an alternativeexample, the first clamp body 104 may integrally include the wireconnecting structure 158 and the wire 162.

In particular embodiments, including the example shown in FIG. 13, amethod 200 is provided that has a step 202 of providing a quick changebattery clamp 100 having a first clamp body 104, a second clamp body106, and a handle assembly 108. The second clamp body 106 may be coupledto the first clamp body 104. The handle assembly 108 may be selectivelydisposed through each of the first clamp body 104 and the second clampbody 106. Each of the first clamp body 104 and the second clamp body 106may define a polygonal cross-section shaped aperture 110 configured toreceive the battery post 102. The method 200 may have another step 202of coupling or decoupling the quick change battery clamp 100 withrespect to the battery post 102.

Advantageously, the quick change battery clamp 100 of the presentdisclosure is both easily disposed on the battery and easily removedfrom the battery. The battery clamp may permit ability to change thebattery by hand without the need for one or more tools. Further, thebattery clamp is ambidextrous, such that, the battery clamp may beutilized on either the positive pole or the negative pole of thebattery, as desired.

Example embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will bethorough, and will fully convey the scope to those who are skilled inthe art. Numerous specific details are set forth such as examples ofspecific components, devices, and methods, to provide a thoroughunderstanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will beapparent to those skilled in the art that specific details need not beemployed, that example embodiments may be embodied in many differentforms, and that neither should be construed to limit the scope of thedisclosure. In some example embodiments, well-known processes,well-known device structures, and well-known technologies are notdescribed in detail. Equivalent changes, modifications and variations ofsome embodiments, materials, compositions, and methods can be madewithin the scope of the present technology, with substantially similarresults.

What is claimed is:
 1. A quick change battery clamp configured to bereversibly coupled to a battery post, comprising: a first clamp body; asecond clamp body coupled to the first clamp body; a pin disposedthrough each of the first clamp body and the second clamp body, whereinthe second clamp body is configured selectively rotate about the pinrelative to the first clamp body; and a handle assembly selectivelydisposed through each of the first clamp body and the second clamp bodyand configured to transition the first clamp body and the second clampbody between an open position and a closed position, wherein the firstclamp body and the second clamp body define an aperture having asubstantially polygonal cross-section configured to receive the batterypost.
 2. The quick change battery clamp of claim 1, wherein an interiorwall of one of the first clamp body, the second clamp body, and thefirst clamp body and the second clamp body includes a plurality ofridges.
 3. The quick change battery clamp of claim 2, wherein theplurality of ridges are disposed substantially parallel with a topsurface and a bottom surface of the one of the first clamp body, thesecond clamp body, and the first clamp body and the second clamp body.4. The quick change battery clamp of claim 1, wherein an interior wallof one of the first clamp body, the second clamp body, and the firstclamp body and the second clamp body is outwardly tapered.
 5. The quickchange battery clamp of claim 4, wherein the outwardly tapered interiorwall of the one of the first clamp body, the second clamp body, and thefirst clamp body and the second clamp body has a first tapered portionand a second tapered portion.
 6. The quick change battery clamp of claim5, wherein the first tapered portion and the second tapered portion ofthe one of the first clamp body, the second clamp body, and the firstclamp body and the second clamp body meet at an apex.
 7. The quickchange battery clamp of claim 6, wherein each of the first taperedportion and the second tapered portion of the one of the first clampbody, the second clamp body, and the first clamp body and the secondclamp body is outwardly tapered at an angle of about 3.2 degrees.
 8. Thequick change battery clamp of claim 6, wherein the first tapered portionand the second tapered portion are disposed at intermediate positionsalong of each of the first clamp body and the second clamp body.
 9. Thequick change battery clamp of claim 8, wherein each of the first taperedportion and the second tapered portion meet at a midpoint along interiorwalls of the one of the first clamp body, the second clamp body, and thefirst clamp body and the second clamp body.
 10. The quick change batteryclamp of claim 1, wherein each of the first clamp body and the secondclamp body have a connection portion, the first clamp body connectionportion and the second clamp body connection portion disposed adjacentlywhen the quick change battery clamp is in a closed position.
 11. Thequick change battery clamp of claim 10, wherein the first clamp bodyconnection portion is fixedly coupled to a portion of the handleassembly.
 12. The quick change battery clamp of claim 1, wherein thehandle assembly is a cam lever.
 13. The quick change battery clamp ofclaim 12, wherein the cam lever includes a rod and a handle, the handlebiases against the second connection portion, where the rod is disposedthrough the aperture of the second connection portion and is affixed tothe first connection portion.
 14. The quick change battery clamp ofclaim 13, wherein the rod is rotated into a threaded aperture of thefirst connection portion.
 15. The quick change battery clamp of claim13, wherein the handle is rotatably connected to the rod.
 16. The quickchange battery clamp of claim 1, wherein the substantially polygonalcross-section is a substantially quadrilateral cross-section.
 17. Thequick change battery clamp of claim 1, further comprising a wireconnecting structure disposed on one of a top surface and a bottomsurface of the first clamp body.
 18. The quick change battery clamp ofclaim 1, wherein the second clamp body is hingedly connected to thefirst clamp body.
 19. A quick change battery clamp configured to bereversibly coupled to a battery having a positive pole battery post anda negative pole battery post, comprising: a first clamp body; a secondclamp body coupled to the first clamp body; and a handle assemblyselectively disposed through each of the first clamp body and the secondclamp body and configured to transition the first clamp body and thesecond clamp body between an open position and a closed position,wherein the first clamp body and the second clamp body define anaperture having a substantially polygonal cross-section configured toreceive the battery post, and wherein the quick change battery clamp isambidextrously disposable on either the positive pole battery post orthe negative pole battery post.
 20. A method of using a quick changebattery clamp with a battery post, the method comprising the steps of:providing the quick change battery clamp having a first clamp body, asecond clamp body coupled to the first clamp body, a pin disposedthrough each of the first clamp body and the second clamp body, whereinthe second clamp body is configured selectively rotate about the pinrelative to the first clamp body, and a handle assembly selectivelydisposed through each of the first clamp body and the second clamp bodyand configured to transition the first clamp body and the second clampbody between an open position and a closed position, wherein the firstclamp body and the second clamp body define a polygonal cross-sectionaperture configured to receive the battery post; and coupling ordecoupling the quick change battery clamp with respect to the batterypost.